Job: Sales Agents

Organization: Bayport Financial Services

Reports To: Branch Manager

Duty Station: Uganda

About Bayport:

Bayport Financial Services is a leading Non-Deposit Taking Credit Institution and an equal opportunity employer, with operations in several African countries.  We are currently recruiting for the following positions for the Uganda Operations that are based at Head Office and our various Regional Offices.

Job Summary: The job holders will be responsible for selling the organizations products and services and processing client documents as per the credit policies and procedures of Bayport Uganda

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meets the sales volume turnover
• Achieves the required client numbers
• Makes presentations to clients about Bayport Products
• Maintains a good working relationship with clients
• Informs Branch Managers of Clients’ complaints, or compliments

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum level of education- Diploma
• A good grasp of financial matters
• No experience required
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertive and firm with ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• High level of integrity
• Full training and support provided.

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with a copy of a handwritten application letter, Detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of all supporting documentations to The Human Resource Manager Bayport Financial Services, P.O. Box 1171, and Plot 12 Hannington road Kampala, Uganda

Or email: bfsugsales@hotmail.com

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Job: Branch Managers

Organization: Bayport Financial Services

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager

Duty Station: Uganda

About Bayport:

Bayport Financial Services is a leading Non-Deposit Taking Credit Institution and an equal opportunity employer, with operations in several African countries.  We are currently recruiting for the following positions for the Uganda Operations that are based at Head Office and our various Regional Offices.

Job Summary: The job holders will primarily design and implement strategies to attain the branch operational objectives, develop sales staff and loan quality assurance at the branch through implementation of the company policies and procedures

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train and develop Sales Agents as per the branch staff needs and Bayport human resource standards.
• Maintains the minimum set target number of Active Sales Agents in a Branch.
• Devises and implements strategies to achieve a monthly Branch Sales Turnover and client recruitment targets.
• Makes Sales presentations and conducts clients’ daily training within the branch
• Performs  quality control checks of loan documents at the Branch  before forwarding them for further approval at Head Office
• Prepares daily, weekly or monthly payments of field facilitation to Sales Agents
• Administration of Office Assets as may be required
• Maintaining good relationships with all Branch Operational area stakeholders particularly clients, employers, signatories and civil leaders
• Designs and implements strategies to meet monthly collection of off payroll loans and per branch targets.
• Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports to the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• All Applicants should hold at least a Diploma in a Business related course or Education from a recognized institution.
• 1 year in direct Sales in a financial institution.
• A good grasp of financial matters
• Good supervisory and counseling skills
• Good reporting and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertive and firm with ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• High level of integrity
• Must have ability to foresee and solve problems

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with a copy of a handwritten application letter, Detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of all supporting documentations to The Human Resource Manager Bayport Financial Services, P.O. Box 1171, and Plot 12 Hannington road Kampala, Uganda

Or email: bfsbranchmanager@hotmail.com

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Job: Finance Officer

Location: Kampala
Deadline: September 27, 2013 - 5pm

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should possess a university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Seven years of practical professional work experience in auditing and/or accounting.
• Experience in an international organization is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN Language is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Communication; Working with People; Drive for Results

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing; Applying Technical Expertise;
• Following instructions and Procedures;
• Planning and Organizing; Relating and Networking,
• Good judgment, initiative,
• high sense of responsibility,
• Tact and discretion and sensitive to different cultures.
• Good analytical,
• Negotiating, drafting and communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability. Good knowledge of computer applications

Core Values:
• Commitment;
• Integrity,
• Analytical skills,
• Embracing diversity

How to apply: 

Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:
Human Resource Specialist,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047,
Kampala-Uganda.

Email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org

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Job:Finance Manager

Employer: Education & Training Company

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Country Director

Description

Our client develops young entrepreneurs and leaders in Africa. It provides a proven mix of an entrepreneurship and leading course, long term mentoring, and an alumni program that helps Ugandan secondary students start enterprises that address the challenges facing their communities.

Job Summary: Our Client is therefore seeking an ambitious, extremely organized manager to oversee all financial management systems, manage its annual planning and budget process, lead its operations and logistics team, and advise on cost-effective solutions and structures for a fast growing NGO in Uganda. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years management experience in either a corporation or NGO that will allow him or her to solve management issues related to fast growth and build the necessary systems.  This is a Country Director track position with lots of growth potential achieved through merit and proven performance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management:

• Lead organization’s Uganda financial operations to ensure timely monthly financial reporting and proper financial controls.  
• Manage financial accounting firm, bill payments, and petty cash transactions 
• Run budgeting, financial reporting and expense analysis process to ensure adherence to budget
• Evaluate operations to identify cost containment and increased revenue opportunities, and recommend operational changes to senior leadership team.

2. Facilitate Strategic Planning Process:

• Facilitate the development and tracking of organization-wide annual goals
• Make strategic recommendations and advise on cost structuring and plans of senior leadership
• Manage budget and project goal progress and produce variance reports

3. Leadership of Administrative Team:

• Develop and train a team of four to facilitate all administrative needs
• Direct strategy for office(s) and facilities maintenance, including the creation of a central filing system, equipment and supplies inventory, and provision of contract services 
• Manage all Information & Communication Technology systems and planning

4. Logistics:

• Coordinate procurement, including systems to receive and inspect inventory, issue or request payment from vendors, receive and analyze bids, research of products and services
• Oversee coordination of large events and group visits 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess 3-6 years experience managing logistics, finance and/or operations functions
• Superb organizational and systems-building skills
• Work experience at a large (50+ person) organization or one that has achieved significant growth
• Proven track record of internal motivation for high achievement 
• Strong desire to work in a youthful, energetic, fast-changing work environment
• Love for youth and strong value of education
• Proven ability to overcome challenges, both strategic and logistical, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to push a project to completion 
• Experience in managing, mentoring and developing inexperienced staff
• Strong ability to communicate with diverse groups, explain opinions and positions to foster mutual understanding and respect, use empathy to persuade others, keep key people informed, and facilitate a positive and productive group dynamic

Terms and Compensation: Compensation based on experience. Two-year beginning contract with opportunity to renew. Health insurance benefit.

How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

• Write an Application letter and CV/Resume.
• Merge these two documents into one document in either word or PDF format.
• Do not attach or send any scanned documents. These are sometimes too large for our inbox.
• Send your application, please click "Apply to Position" 
• Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.

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Job: Finance Officer

Employer:Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU)

Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 20th Sep, 2013

Description

Link Up is a global programme designed to integrate Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights interventions of young people affected by HIV aged between 10 and 24yrs. This global program will be implemented in Bangladesh. Burma, Burundi, Ethiopia and Uganda The Link Up Project is implemented through a partnership consortium comprising of The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (IHAA). Marie Stops International (MSI), Population Council (PC). Stop AIDS NOW(SAN!) the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS( GYCA) and The Athena Network(ATHENA). In Uganda, Link Up Project is implemented by Community Health Alliance Uganda (CHAU) a local nongovernmental Organization an affiliate with The International HIV/AIDS Alliance, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health. This project will be implemented in 11 districts, namely: Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Kayunga, Nakasangola, Luwero, Mayuge, Iganga, Bugiri, Namutumba, and Kamuli. 

Job Summary: The job holder will primarily ensure that all financial records are accurately collected and entered into the computer system. This position will also be responsible for preparation of regular/periodic reports and returns. The incumbent will also oversee the stores and ensure that they are properly maintained.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Records & Reports:

• Write expenditure vouchers
• Post the vouchers and other financial records and transactions into the computerized package in accordance with prescribed formats.
• Generate monthly bank and cash books reconciliations.
• Ensure that all expenditure vouchers are properly sanctioned and backed by supporting documents
• Preparation of JVs for signatures of the Finance Manager or the ED as per policy
• Update all accounts including staff advances, and reconcile them to the General Ledger Periodically extract the books and balance them with the respective control records
• Ensure reconciliation of manual records of the debtors, contingency and all liability accounts with the computer records, and follow up.
• Participate in the preparation of periodic accounts and reports as necessary
• Manage the store receipts, releases and accounts thereof
• Prepare the payroll in conformity with set guidelines
• Effect monthly remittances of statutory deductions to the recipient organizations (e.g. PAYE, Local service Tax and NSSF)
• Maintain up-to-date records of funds transfers to implementing partners.
• Monitor IP expenditure against budgets to ensure adherence to set financial policies.
• Secure supporting documents to back all expenditure vouchers

2. Payments:

• Prepare payment vouchers for each payment and get it signed by the authorized signatories.
• Receive cash and make payments in a timely manner and in strict adherence to financial regulations pertaining to petty cash management.
• Issue receipts for cash or cheque receipts and sign it. 
• Safely lock up cash and cheques in the safe pending banking or paying out
• Bank all receipts as per policy.
• Ensure proper filing of the vouchers and safe custody of the cheques and the counter foils.

3. Stores:

• Check all items brought into the store and receive them
• Issue items out of store against properly authorised requisitions
• Regularly update all stock cards and perpetual inventory
• Keep items in the store in accordance with prescribed health, safety and other standards
• Produce stores reports on a monthly basis
• Ensure order and cleanliness of stores
• Ensure adequate security and protection of stores

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should hold a Degree in Finance or Accounting or an equivalent professional qualification
• Three or more years' experience in a similar position
• Excellent computerised accounting skills with Quick Books
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality

How to Apply:

All suitable candidates for the above post should submit applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, name and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to the International HIV/AIDS Alliance offi ces addressed to: The Executive Director, Community Health Alliance, Plot 19, Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo P. O. Box 40333, Kampala, Uganda. Email: allianceug@allianceuganda.org

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted 

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Job: Risk and Compliance Manager

Employer: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Location: Kampala
Deadline: September 20, 2013 - 5pm

Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop appropriate compliance monitoring tools to ensure all Business Units adhere to sound business practices, legislation, regulations, by-laws, policies and procedures
• Establishes Risk management policies and Guidelines for analysis/assessment/rating in line with the central bank and other regulatory ,authorities, for all Institutional Risks, and ensure the same is implemented.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of Comprehensive Risk assessment tools of the institution in collaboration with the audit department.
• Participate in the planning and monitoring of the institution strategic plan and advise management appropriately.
• Assist the Head of Audit with risk and control assessments to perform audits aimed at ensuring that risks are appropriately dealt with.
• Identify risk-focused training needs and requirements, and support related training for efficient implementation of risk management projects.
• Review and monitor institutional strategic objectives to ensure they are operationalised and adhered to.
• Act as a coordinator between Senior Management, the banking regulator, Funders and other Stakeholders on the subject of Institutional risk
• Prepare and submit risk management and compliance reports to management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Excellent Interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills;
• Leadership and very objective judgment skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Investigative skills
• Age: 30 to 40 years

How to apply:
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, desire to make a difference, then apply immediately and send a detailed CV, stating your current salary, salary expectation, certified copies of complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, postal address, names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact to the Human Resource Manager using the address below ;

UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
P.O. Box 30815, Kampala
Tel + 256 414 257 181
SILVA Arcade, Plot 62 Bombo Road

Email address: admin@ugafode.co.ug

Website: http://www.ugafode.co.ug

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Job: Loan Officer (20 Vacancies)

Organization: ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Limited

Duty Station:Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 13^th Sep, 2013

Description

ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Limited is an affiliate of ASA International, the largest microfinance company in the world serving over 8 million clients. Its objective is to reach out to many low-income people and serve through its microfinance program and other services. The Company is operating in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Nigeria and Philippines.

Job Profile:

• Willing to work in the field urban, semi urban and rural for group formation, group management, borrower selection, recovery of loan etc.
• Hardworking, responsible, honest and willing to learn and interested in serving the poor people.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should possess a Bachelor degree in any field.
• Excellent communication skills in and Luganda language.
• Computer literacy skills.

Age: 20 - 30 years old.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates should send their CVs and motivation tohrasauganda@gmail.com. Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. No other attachments are allowed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Job: Documentation and Learning Officer

Employer: International Development Fund

Reports to: Programme Results Manager
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 20^th Sep, 2013

Description

The Documentation and Learning Officer will be responsible for the collection and analyses of data to realize achievements, challenges and impact of IDF programmes, document them and publish on periodical reports and case studies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer support IDF grantees to document project results into well packaged products for sharing during learning.
• Collect data on the impact of IDF’s programs and analyse data to identify factors that facilitated or hampered the effective program implementation
• Identify and articulate the lessons learned from each program for strengthening the program development process
• Document the findings and develop reports and case studies
• Coordinate the IDF marketing and communication activities.
• Contribute to planning, monitoring, reporting and information dissemination of IDF’s work
  Contribute to the resource mobilization program by highlighting the key area of development focus to the potential donors
• Assist in proposal development process
• Package results and case studies in different publishable products like newsletter, papers, learning materials, quarterly, semi and annual reports pertaining among others
• Work closely with the M&E team to analyze monitoring data and translate creatively into well documented lessons.
• Provide monitoring data, reports, assessments, lessons and other documentation to the external evaluators, and liaise with the external evaluators where applicable
• Pull together all relevant lessons and information from other organisations and external evaluators to inform the Program.
• Organize internal learning in a creative and effective manner
  Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Line Manager

Key Performance Areas:

• Timely documentation of results and lessons learnt
• Publication of periodical reports and case studies
  
  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should possess Degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline,
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
  Experience with M& E systems and report writing
  Research and report writing skills
• Demonstrable ability to work in a team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications via email to application@ppg.co.ug

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Job: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT/CASHIER (MBARARA BUREAU)

Location: Mbarara
Deadline: 13 Sep, 2013
Description

The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd is looking to recruit dynamic, self motivated individuals to fill the role of ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT/CASHIER (MBARARA BUREAU)

Description of Purpose:

Ensure daily receipting and banking of company funds, ensure safe custody of funds while at New Vision premises and prepare weekly banking reports to assist in decision Making.

Key Result Areas
• Timely receipting of cash and cheques in order to recognize the revenue
• Invoicing cash adverts and announcements in order to recognize the sales made
• Match off invoices that are being paid for in order to ensure that what is paid for matches with what is invoiced
• Ensure balancing of the cash and cheques received to match with the receipts in order to effect proper banking
• Prepare cash and cheques for banking in order to provide safe custody for the funds
• Prepare weekly reports for banking in order to facilitate the accounts assistant/chief cashier in preparing the management reports
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Diploma in Business Studies preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of any accounting packages
• Must have good organizational, interpersonal and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in tight deadline driven commercial environment
• Ability to network with electronic media section, Sales and Marketing Department as well as agencies.
• Ability to communicate in Runyakitara.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position, address your applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 0815, Kampala, Uganda before Friday 13th September 2013.

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Job: Financial Services Specialist

Employer: Mercy Corps Uganda

Location: Kampala

Deadline: 12^th Sep, 2013

Description

Mercy Corps drives high quality, analytical work in tough places. We’ve been operating in Uganda since 2006 and currently manage a range of programs in Acholi and Karamoja sub-regions with funding from a basket of donors. We focus our work on crowding-in private sector actors to deliver highly demanded, if missing products and services that improve inclusive economic prosperity and overall quality of life. Our work is market-oriented and consistently innovative, dynamic and unique. We seek team members who fit this profile in kind and who can think creatively and critically to drive our work forward.

Formal financial inclusion as well as accessibility to viable capital is imperative for economic growth and wellbeing at every level. Formal financial inclusion remains untenable for most economically active smallholder actors where minimal financial presence, untailored products and a dearth of nonfinancial services inhibit access. Further, capital constraints are important underlying challenges for most of Mercy Corps Uganda’s programming. Mercy Corps’ work emphasizes crowding in and expanding businesses that provide important and beneficial products and services to communities and households alike. This means that financing to start, to grow and to scale business ventures as well as consumer financing to avail access to products and services at the household level is requisite to our programming. Accordingly, as our market facilitation projects expand and partnerships with private sector actors intensify, it is increasingly important to deepen our financial services work similarly.

Job Summary: The Financial Services Specialist will be responsible for improving access to financial services to producers, agribusinesses and enterprises in the project areas. S/he will be responsible to assess the existing capacity of Financial Institutions the program is working with including their training needs and propose actions to build their management capacities. Under the guidance of the Financial Services Coordinator and /or Program Director, the Specialist will conduct assessments and research regarding service delivery, product appropriateness, extension needs, institutional arrangements, markets for financial services, accessibility of services and new opportunities and models, among other responsibilities, across the financial sector in the project area.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Financial Services Coordinator and all other teams in planning and implementation of financial access components of the projects according to the approved work plan and budgets, project document and implementation strategies.
• With supervision and guidance from the Coordinator and team leaders undertake assessments, project design and strategy.
• Identify the capacity gaps of financial services actors, design and implement most feasible capacity building activities based on identified gaps.
• Conducts light due-diligence on potential partners and supports the negotiation process, as requested, in finalizing teaming and partnership agreements; and
• Provide continuous support and oversee activities of the local financial institutions identified for capacity building support.
• Work closely with all other program teams at local level to identify clients for financial services and to support service extension as well as to ensure synergy and to maximize program impact.
• Actively participate in the periodic program planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.
• Prepare periodic work plans and progress reports.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports and other project documentation and communication that contribute to a learning organization;
• Coordinate with other Mercy Corps programs and local government bodies to ensure coherent program implementation and to capitalize on business opportunities in Mercy Corps’ target communities.
• Assists in all other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and program managers.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate should possess a degree, preferably graduate level, in Business Administration, Economics or Finance is required;
• At least five to seven years working for a  formal financial institution with orientation to mass markets or within the private sector is required;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills, specifically in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills;
• Familiarity with M&E, information, communications and knowledge sharing technologies and use of inventive approaches on digital financial services  is required;
• Superb networking and negotiation skills required;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as familiarity with financial accounting required;
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment mandatory;
• Ability to focus on day-to-day tasks at hand while also working towards longer-term objectives with an understanding that these will change continuously;
• Willingness to spend much time in the field and work closely with program target groups.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the requirements can send their applications including cover letter, CV with three references and copies of academic credentials to one of the following addresses Submit in person to the Admin Officer, Mercy Corps Kitgum Office, Kitgum town. Submit in person to Mercy Corps Kampala Head Office. Email to mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Please include your salary expectation

NOTE: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.

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Job: Costumer Care Officer

Employer: Entrepreneurs Financial Centre Limited 
Location: Kampala
Deadline Sep 9, 2013

Description

 Employment Opportunity
EFC Limited is a new microfinance institution in Kampala located in Ndeeba at Master Wood Plaza. Already well-established in Zambia and Tanzania, the Entrepreneurs Financial Centre model is a proven market leader providing specialized lending services in amounts up to UGX 50 million to transitioning small enterprises.
We are currently seeking to recruit talented, dynamic and career oriented experienced people for the following position:
Costumer Care Officer

QUALIFICATIONS & PROFILE:
The Customer Care Officer should have good practical knowledge of and experience in the principles of customer care and customer protection combined with direct marketing experience and the foresight to see how the intricate day-to-day activities link with and support the achievement of the mission and vision of the EFC. In this regard, specific qualifications and requirements include:
• At minimum a Bachelor’s Degree with major in marketing, communications, public relations or equivalent degree in a related field;
• At least two to three years of experience in a financial institution, ideally in a microfinance institution in customer care, marketing and/or communications;
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills;
• Outgoing and engaging personality with a compelling customer care orientation;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Effective team player and ability to lead, coach and develop capacities of employees;
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Spread sheet, etc.).
Successful candidates will be highly organized with willingness to learn and grow on the job with a strong achievement motivation.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should drop their application and CV at our head offices in Ndeeba on Master Wood Plaza or email only CV and application to operationsintern@efcug.com  before 9th September 2013.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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